F1207135 International Law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F1207135 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 国際法１

Subject Name
（Katakana）コクサイホウ１

Subject Name in
English International Law

Instructor LOU JIE,LOU JIE

Instructor
(Katakana) ロウ　ジェ,ロウ　ジェ

Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Thur1-4：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Online (simultaneous interactive)

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students ２年次生以上

Keywords International Law, Public Law, SDG 16, SDG 17

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program in Social Studies Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations.

Business Law
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace.

Public Policy
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace.

Law and Politics Program
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to modern politics, society and international relations.

Legal Profession Training Course
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace.

Law and Politics
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to modern politics, society and international relations.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to provide students with a systematic foundation in international law, a field whose importance continues to grow in an increasingly globalized world.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction to International Law
lesson2 Introduction to International Law
lesson3 Subjects of International Law (I): States
lesson4 Subjects of International Law (I): States – Recognition of States
lesson5 Subjects of International Law (I): Peoples – The Right of Self-Determination
lesson6 Subjects of International Law (I): Non-State Actors
lesson7 Subjects of International Law (I): Non-State Actors – International Organizations
lesson8 Sources of International Law (I): How International Law Is Made
lesson9 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Validity of Treaties
lesson10 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Reservations
lesson11 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Interpretation
lesson12 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Application
lesson13 Sources of International Law (II): Customary International Law
lesson14 Sources of International Law (II): Customary International Law
lesson15 Summary

By taking this course together with International Law II, students will be able to acquire a comprehensive understanding of international law as a whole.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No designated textbook is required for this course.
However, as a strongly recommended reference for gaining a systematic understanding of international law, the following textbook is suggested:
国際法（東京大学出版会）
著者：岩沢雄司（国際司法裁判所裁判官／2025年より所長）

That said, students are not limited to this textbook. They may use other international law textbooks, and are free to choose materials that they personally find easier to read and understand.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Microsoft Teams

(More Details) This course is conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person classes and online participation.
Students who attend online will use Microsoft Teams. During the class, lecture slides will be shared via screen sharing on Teams.

All lecture slides will be uploaded to the “Files” tab on Microsoft Teams for each session. Students will be able to review the materials after class, which can be used for revision or to catch up in case of absence.

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lecture slides will present the key points of each session in an organized manner, but students are not encouraged to rely on the slides alone to complete their learning.

As preparation, students are advised to read broadly the relevant chapters of their textbook related to the topics covered in each lecture.
For example, while it is not possible to cover all aspects of treaty law or customary international law in the lectures, having a general overview from a textbook will help students better understand the explanations given in class.

During the lectures, explanations will be provided based on textbook knowledge, with additional perspectives such as case law.

For review, students should move back and forth between the lecture slides and the textbook. By combining both, knowledge will not remain fragmented and can develop into a more applied and deeper understanding.

Requirements Choice of Attendance Method
There will be no difference in final grades based on whether students attend the class in person or online.

Students may choose the method that allows them to concentrate and learn most effectively.
For example, students who find that attending the classroom helps them focus are encouraged to participate in person. On the other hand, students who can concentrate well from home may choose to attend online.

Grading Method Grades will be determined based on the following components:
Participation and engagement in each class: 30%
Final report: 70%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Please note that the course content may be partially adjusted depending on the progress of the class.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F1207135	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	国際法１
Subject Name （Katakana）	コクサイホウ１
Subject Name in English	International Law
Instructor	LOU JIE,LOU JIE
Instructor (Katakana)	ロウ　ジェ,ロウ　ジェ
Campus	Higashi-Senda	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Thur1-4：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Online (simultaneous interactive)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students	２年次生以上
Keywords	International Law, Public Law, SDG 16, SDG 17
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program in Social Studies Education （Abilities and Skills）・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science. （Comprehensive Abilities）・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations. Business Law （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace. Public Policy （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace. Law and Politics Program （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to modern politics, society and international relations. Legal Profession Training Course （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to international conditions or peace. Law and Politics （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to analyze・examine materials・information critically on several issues relating to modern politics, society and international relations.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to provide students with a systematic foundation in international law, a field whose importance continues to grow in an increasingly globalized world.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction to International Law lesson2 Introduction to International Law lesson3 Subjects of International Law (I): States lesson4 Subjects of International Law (I): States – Recognition of States lesson5 Subjects of International Law (I): Peoples – The Right of Self-Determination lesson6 Subjects of International Law (I): Non-State Actors lesson7 Subjects of International Law (I): Non-State Actors – International Organizations lesson8 Sources of International Law (I): How International Law Is Made lesson9 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Validity of Treaties lesson10 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Reservations lesson11 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Interpretation lesson12 Sources of International Law (I): Law of Treaties – Application lesson13 Sources of International Law (II): Customary International Law lesson14 Sources of International Law (II): Customary International Law lesson15 Summary By taking this course together with International Law II, students will be able to acquire a comprehensive understanding of international law as a whole.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No designated textbook is required for this course. However, as a strongly recommended reference for gaining a systematic understanding of international law, the following textbook is suggested: 国際法（東京大学出版会）著者：岩沢雄司（国際司法裁判所裁判官／2025年より所長） That said, students are not limited to this textbook. They may use other international law textbooks, and are free to choose materials that they personally find easier to read and understand.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	This course is conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person classes and online participation. Students who attend online will use Microsoft Teams. During the class, lecture slides will be shared via screen sharing on Teams. All lecture slides will be uploaded to the “Files” tab on Microsoft Teams for each session. Students will be able to review the materials after class, which can be used for revision or to catch up in case of absence.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lecture slides will present the key points of each session in an organized manner, but students are not encouraged to rely on the slides alone to complete their learning. As preparation, students are advised to read broadly the relevant chapters of their textbook related to the topics covered in each lecture. For example, while it is not possible to cover all aspects of treaty law or customary international law in the lectures, having a general overview from a textbook will help students better understand the explanations given in class. During the lectures, explanations will be provided based on textbook knowledge, with additional perspectives such as case law. For review, students should move back and forth between the lecture slides and the textbook. By combining both, knowledge will not remain fragmented and can develop into a more applied and deeper understanding.
Requirements	Choice of Attendance Method There will be no difference in final grades based on whether students attend the class in person or online. Students may choose the method that allows them to concentrate and learn most effectively. For example, students who find that attending the classroom helps them focus are encouraged to participate in person. On the other hand, students who can concentrate well from home may choose to attend online.
Grading Method	Grades will be determined based on the following components: Participation and engagement in each class: 30% Final report: 70%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Please note that the course content may be partially adjusted depending on the progress of the class.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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